Systems programmer Jobs in Markham, ON

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THE ROLE

The IP Systems Engineer will join AMD’s S3 (Strategic Silicon Solutions) Business Unit within the IP Systems Engineering Team, contributing to semi‑custom SoC programs with a legacy that includes industry‑defining game consoles such as the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. In this role, you will drive pre‑silicon validation, silicon bring‑up, debug, and production support for System Management and Power Management IP, while also owning embedded firmware development for internal microcontrollers.

You will play a critical role in ensuring AMD’s semi‑custom IP meets the highest standards of quality, reliability, and performance, while continuously improving AMD’s capabilities and processes in firmware and IP validation.

THE PERSON

You are a highly motivated IP systems engineer with deep experience in embedded firmware, silicon validation, and HW/FW debug. You are comfortable working at the register level, collaborating closely with hardware, verification, and customer teams, and taking ownership of complex technical challenges across the silicon lifecycle.

You thrive in dynamic environments, learn new concepts quickly, and proactively identify opportunities to improve tools, methodologies, and workflows. You communicate clearly, collaborate effectively across disciplines, and are capable of independently driving work to completion. Technical leadership or mentoring experience is a strong plus.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive pre‑silicon validation of firmware for System Management and Power Management IP
• Define and execute hardware/firmware functional test plans and validation strategies
• Own development of embedded firmware in C for internal microcontrollers
• Debug and support IP hardware and firmware issues discovered during pre‑silicon, silicon bring‑up, validation, and production phases
• Lead cross‑functional technical discussions to drive issue resolution and alignment
• Own development of testing frameworks and utility software using Python
• Drive technical innovation to enhance AMD’s IP and firmware validation capabilities, tools, and processes

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience with embedded firmware, low‑level software, and post‑silicon validation
• Strong proficiency in C, assembly, and scripting languages
• Demonstrated ability to rapidly learn and apply new technical concepts
• Extensive experience with IP‑ and system‑level bring‑up and ASIC debug methodologies
• Hands‑on experience with System Management and Power Management subsystems
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to excel in a fast‑paced, collaborative team environment
• Self‑starter with the ability to independently own and drive tasks to completion

ASSETS

• Working knowledge of Linux‑based operating systems and environments
• In‑depth understanding of system‑level architectures and HW/FW interactions
• Technical familiarity with one or more of the following domains:GraphicsDisplayMultimediaPCIeSecurityIO architectures
• Experience with Doxygen or other software documentation generation tools
• Experience with emulation or other pre‑silicon validation platforms
• Hands‑on lab experience using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, and related equipment
• Experience with object‑oriented programming concepts
• Familiarity with Git and/or Perforce version control systems
• Technical leadership and mentoring experience

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a closely related technical field

This role is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship

#LI-KW1

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

THE ROLE

The IP Systems Engineer will join AMD’s S3 (Strategic Silicon Solutions) Business Unit within the IP Systems Engineering Team, contributing to semi‑custom SoC programs with a legacy that includes industry‑defining game consoles such as the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. In this role, you will drive pre‑silicon validation, silicon bring‑up, debug, and production support for System Management and Power Management IP, while also owning embedded firmware development for internal microcontrollers.

You will play a critical role in ensuring AMD’s semi‑custom IP meets the highest standards of quality, reliability, and performance, while continuously improving AMD’s capabilities and processes in firmware and IP validation.

THE PERSON

You are a highly motivated IP systems engineer with deep experience in embedded firmware, silicon validation, and HW/FW debug. You are comfortable working at the register level, collaborating closely with hardware, verification, and customer teams, and taking ownership of complex technical challenges across the silicon lifecycle.

You thrive in dynamic environments, learn new concepts quickly, and proactively identify opportunities to improve tools, methodologies, and workflows. You communicate clearly, collaborate effectively across disciplines, and are capable of independently driving work to completion. Technical leadership or mentoring experience is a strong plus.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive pre‑silicon validation of firmware for System Management and Power Management IP
• Define and execute hardware/firmware functional test plans and validation strategies
• Own development of embedded firmware in C for internal microcontrollers
• Debug and support IP hardware and firmware issues discovered during pre‑silicon, silicon bring‑up, validation, and production phases
• Lead cross‑functional technical discussions to drive issue resolution and alignment
• Own development of testing frameworks and utility software using Python
• Drive technical innovation to enhance AMD’s IP and firmware validation capabilities, tools, and processes

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience with embedded firmware, low‑level software, and post‑silicon validation
• Strong proficiency in C, assembly, and scripting languages
• Demonstrated ability to rapidly learn and apply new technical concepts
• Extensive experience with IP‑ and system‑level bring‑up and ASIC debug methodologies
• Hands‑on experience with System Management and Power Management subsystems
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to excel in a fast‑paced, collaborative team environment
• Self‑starter with the ability to independently own and drive tasks to completion

ASSETS

• Working knowledge of Linux‑based operating systems and environments
• In‑depth understanding of system‑level architectures and HW/FW interactions
• Technical familiarity with one or more of the following domains:GraphicsDisplayMultimediaPCIeSecurityIO architectures
• Experience with Doxygen or other software documentation generation tools
• Experience with emulation or other pre‑silicon validation platforms
• Hands‑on lab experience using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, and related equipment
• Experience with object‑oriented programming concepts
• Familiarity with Git and/or Perforce version control systems
• Technical leadership and mentoring experience

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a closely related technical field

This role is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship

#LI-KW1

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.